Closer Monkey

Tag: Ross Ohlendorf

  • Caleb Cotham likely to lead Cincinnati closer committee after Hoover’s demotion

    April 20, 2016 Cincinnati Reds – JJ Hoover has been officially removed from the closer role following a dreadful start to the season. Bryan Price will use a closer-by-committee in the near future, which means any combination of Caleb Cotham, Tony Cingrani, Ross Ohlendorf, and Blake Wood could be used. We like Cotham best of…

  • Jason Motte picks up save; Brad Boxberger dealing with soreness

    June 8, 2015 Texas Rangers – Ross Ohlendorf was placed on the disabled list on Sunday with a strained groin. Tanner Scheppers has been receiving some high leverage opportunities since his return from the minors and will likely continue to get holds in Texas. Updated hierarchy: Tolleson | Kela | Scheppers. Cincinnati Reds – The…

  • Ross Ohlendorf is on the trolley!

    May 23, 2015 Texas Rangers — We expected that Shawn Tolleson and Keone Kela would get Friday off after some heavy usage. What we didn’t figure was that Jeff Bannister would call on Ross Ohlendorf and his Jazz Age delivery to pick up the save. Ohlendorf, who was in the minors all last year and got called up…

  • Zach McAllister making impact in Cleveland bullpen

    May 21, 2015 Cleveland Indians – Zach McAllister pitched the eighth inning ahead of Cody Allen last night. Despite taking a loss on Monday, he has found himself pitching in higher-leverage spots as of late mainly due to his ability to make hitters miss with a 10.8 K/9 ratio. Manager Terry Francona recently praised McAllister and…